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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1927

Page

7

Oh Doctor Amusing Black-Face Comedy at Thalean Show

The Thaleans staged Oh Doctor a one act black-face comedy as a climactic celebration. Carl Dennis acted as the doctor’s assistant with Graham Madison as the assistant’s assistant while Glenn Madison played the doctor. The ensemble received praise for makeup and character work and the audience praised the performance.

Carl Dennis Glenn Madison Graham Madison KR. & Coble Floyd Garrett Lacy Baynes John Dosier Thaleans J. P. Rogers

Hi- Po contest won by Thomasville youth

The Hi Po contest winner was Glenn Perry of Thomasville who earned $5.00. Dorothy Hoskins and Margaret Gurley of High Point shared second prize, while William Hunter of Greensboro took third place.

Hi-Po Glenn Perry Thomasville Dorothy Hoskins Margaret Gurley High Point William Hunter Greensboro

Local college seniors begin theses work at Greensboro and library study

Thirteen seniors started theses with twelve writing on department related topics. They used the college library, city library, and North Carolina University circulating library for research with one student pursuing a music recital as part of a B M degree. Helen Hayes notes the effort and locations.

College City Greensboro N. C. University Helen Hayes

Medal Offered For College Oratory By Local Merchant

Dr R M Matthews announced that S Rabinowitz a local merchant offered a gold medal to the college for excellence in oratory. The award will go to the senior who delivers the best original oration at commencement now open to all students due to small senior class. Dr Andrews noted the college’s liberal attitude toward all faiths and that the first medal is donated by a Hebrew, Mr Robinowitz.

R. M. Matthews S. Rabinowitz

Halph Vance Wins Debaters Medal

Ralph H. Vance a junior won the Thulean society debate medal last Wednesday. The Wagler Jewelry company awarded the medal for the debate on whether North Carolina should ban teaching evolution in public schools. Ralph H. Vance was the best speaker on the negative side and the team also included Fred G. Pepp. Other Thulean members will enter upcoming inter-collegiate debates in March and early April.

Ralph H. Vance Thulean Society Wagger Jewelry Company North Carolina Jacob Robigowitz High Point Willie Wood Hollister Fred G. Pepp Guilford College F. R. Garrett

Programs Interesting at College Chapel

Unusually interesting chapel programs were provided for college students last week. On Monday a lecture series and music program were held, drawing attendees from campus and local community groups.

College Chapel

High Point College Students Report At Elon Conference

Miss Annie Liven, Lelia Wagoner, and Laura Thompson reported on the Student Volunteers conference hosted by Elon College. Prominent religious leaders addressed the gathering including Dr. Soper of Duke, Dr. Foreman of Davidson, and Mr. Jesse Wilson of New York City.

Annie Livengood Lelia Wagoner Laura Thompson High Point College Elon College Soper Duke University Foreman Davidson Jesse Wilson New York City Andrews Thalean Literary Society P. E. Lindley Dean Lindley Clarence Lee Margaret Gurley Dorothy Hoskins Tony Antonakos Elizabeth Nicholson

Local College to Add Two Faculty Members for 1927 28

High Point college announces two new faculty hires for 1927 28 increasing total to 21. Miss Mary Todd will teach physical culture and expression after study at Warrensburg University and Colorado. Mr Clifford Reginald Hinshaw to assume education professorship after roles in Guilford North Carolina and Columbia Teachers College.

High Point College Mary Todd A. B Shaw Clifford Reginald Hinshaw Randleman N. C Miss Todd Fayette, Mo State Normal School Warrensburg Howard Payne College Central College University of Colorado Boulder Colo Todd School of Hinshaw Aberdeen Graded Schools Gates County Battleboro High School Aulander Schools Dean Lindley P. M. B. Brasser

First Practice for College Cantata Held

The first practice for the cantata under the college music department was held Tuesday night. Prof. Dan Smith directs the practice and invites city musicians to participate in the cantata planned as a commencement feature. He hopes to replicate the success of the two years ago cantata.

Dan Smith Smith

College Band To Play Program At Denton

The High Point Panthers band under Prof P F Lindley will present a concert at the Denton college auditorium next Friday evening. The ensemble features cornetists James Asbury L G Baynes Noel Feezer and others with percussion and wind players. The program includes quartets duets and solos plus a farce by group members Raymond Perdue.

High Point College Panthers Denton P. F. Lindley High Point Monticello Lindley Grayson C. Davis C. D. Sides Concord Fred Love Asheboro Raymond Perdue

Easier Mortgage Repayment Offer Through Equitable Plan

The Equitable Home Purchasing Plan promises a fixed six percent simple interest with no commissions or renewal costs. Repayments are made in monthly installments over ten years and life insurance is included automatically. For full details, see the plan information.

Equitable

Seaplane Found Off West African Coast

Havas dispatches report Major Tadeo Larre Borges' seaplane found 60 miles from Cape Jubi on the west African coast, confirming the crew is safe. The message provides no further details on the flight or remaining crew.

Paris Mar Havas Dispatches Tadeo Larre-Borges Cape Jubi West African

Sheraton Changes Dining Room Service in High Point

Sheraton hotel announces a service overhaul in High Point with white waitresses in the main dining room and a transformed Coffee Shop space now a sandwich shop offering sandwiches tea and light refreshments open day and night. The main dining room keeps normal hours and prices, with daily special lunches and dinners to improve service under Richard Altendorf who will supervise the commissary department and dining operations.

Sheraton Hotel High Point Sheraton Richard Altendorf Pussman Company Fred Harvey Santa Fe Railroad Irving Los Angeles Calif Altendorf

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